Focus on Health

A West Chester community support group for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), S’myelin MS, has a regular multiple sclerosis support meeting open to all with MS at ACAC on Greenhill Road in West Chester the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. MS exercise classes are also available.

Additional information is available by calling ACAC at 610-431-7000 or online at www.smyelin.info.

The Coatesville VA Medical Center will offer regular clinic hours on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday evenings through 7:30 p.m. Veterans can now choose these times, in addition to normal business hours, to access outpatient VA mental health, and primary care, as well as diagnostic services including laboratory and radiology.

Veterans who are currently VA patients can simply schedule their next appointment during the extended hours if they desire. Veterans who are not enrolled in VA health care can check on their eligibility, and enroll by calling the Eligibility and Enrollment Office at 610-384-7711, extensions 5008 or 5034, or by visiting www.coatesville.va.gov for more information.

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The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 2, noon to 5 p.m. at the West Whiteland Township Building, 101 Commerce Drive.

For appointments, visit www.redcrossblood.org and click on make a donation appointment. Enter sponsor code: West Whiteland.

As a special gift to the community, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and the YMCA of the Upper Main Line will be open to the public without charge from Dec. 26 to 31.

The holiday season is traditionally a time when overeating and stress are at a peak. Holiday sweets are constantly at your fingertips. Kids are home from school and looking for activities. Your local YMCA is the perfect solution.

Staying active during the holidays can help alleviate stress and help to keep your waistline in check. Try the exercise equipment or get the entire family involved in a game of basketball or swim in the pool.